Tool for supporting and using window cleaning implements



July 21, 1959 B. owE

Toor. FOR SUPPORTING AND yUSING wINDow CLEANING INPLENENTS Filed oct. 11

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INVENTOR. IRMA B. LOWE.

ATTORNEY.

United rates Patent` TOOL FOR SUPPORTING AND USING WINDOW CLEANING IMPLEMENTS Irma B. Lowe, New York, N.Y.

Application October 11, 1956, Serial No. 615,266

2 Claims. (Cl. 15-118) This invention relates to window cleaners and, more particularly, to window cleaners that may be used for cleaning the outside of windows from within a building.

Usually, the cleaning of the outside surfaces of windows is hazardous, awkward, and untidy. in many cases, it is necessary to sit on the window-sill or climb a ladder in order to reach to the outside of the Window and, aside from being dangerous, such is quite awkward and requires the use of bulky equipment. Similarly, the outside surfaces of Casement type windows are virtually impossible to reach from the interior of the building.

An object of this invention, therefore, is to provide a window cleaner that is simple in construction, ecient in operation, and which Iwill overcome the aforementioned diiculties.

Another object of this invention is to provide a universal window cleaner for cleaning the exterior surfaces of Various types of Windows from within the building.

A further object of this invention is to provide an adjustable, and lightweight window cleaner having a minimum number of parts which may be used to wash and dry the surfaces of the windows and the like, from substantially any position.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Fig. l is a front elevational view of a window cleaner made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragramentary side elevational view of the window cleaner shown in Fig. l.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary rear elevational View ofthe window cieaner shown in Fig. l.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 with certain parts removed.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5 5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional View taken along line 6-6 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 is a top elevational view of one of the window cleaner elements, having a polishing cloth engaged therewith.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional View taken along line 8-3 of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a View similar to Fig. 7, showing the cover partially removed.

Fig. l0 is a top elevational view showing another one of the window cleaner elements.

Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11 11 of Fig. l0.

Fig. l2 is an enlarged fragmentary view similar to Fig. 1l showing a modified arrangement for securing certain of the elements together.

Referring now to Figs. l to 6 of the drawing, a window cleaner made in accordance with the present invention is shown to include a telescopic extensible handle assembly 15 having a base tubular portion 16 with a resilient knob at one end and an extension member 18 extending outwardly from the other end thereof. The extension member 18 may be secured in any desired longitudinal position relative to the base portion 16 by means of a threaded thumb screw 20 acting therebetween.

The cleaning head of the window cleaner includes a rectangular plate 27 which is secured to a flattened ange 28 at the upper end of the extension member 18, by means of a pair of spaced rivets 30. The lateral extremities of the plate 27 are defined by a pair of upwardly and inwardly extending longitudinal anges 32, 33. The longitudinal extremities of the plate are defined by a pair of upwardly and inwardly extending lateral anges 35, 36, each of which has an inwardly directed prong or point 3S, 39, for removably engaging with a rectangularly shaped cellulose sponge 54. Each of the laterally extending iianges 35, 36, is provided with a centrally disposed hole 4i) for adjustably receiving a webbed fabric strap 42 having securing means, such as a buckle 43, lixed at one end, and both ends of which are adapted to be secured together on the itop surface of the plate 27. ri'he inwardly and upwardly extending inclination of the lateral lianges 35, 36, is such that the ends of the strap 42 are readily slidable within the holes 40 in an inward direction, but are restricted in movement in an outward direction. This arrangement facilitates the securement of the wiping and the drying pad 45 to the opposite or rearward side of the plate 27.

The wiping and drying pad 45 includes a tubular sheath which may be made of any highly absorbent material such as terry-cloth. A ller 48, which is also constructed of a highly absorbent type of material having substantial body, such as felt padding, is removably enclosed within the tubular cloth sheath 46. The ller 4S is enclosed within a porous wrapper 50 of any desired material, having a longitudinal seam 51 for securing the filler within the wrapper. As shown in Fig. ll, the seam may be disposed outwardly of the wrapper or may be in the form of a french seam 51a, as shown in Fig. 12, in which the edges of the fabric are confined within the wrapper.

A polishing cover 6G is also provided for enclosing the entire wiping and drying pad 45, if desired. This cover is of rectangular shape and is diagonally assembled with the pad 45. The pad 45 is placed diagonally in the centre of the cover 66 and the longitudinal corners 62, 63, thereof are folded inwardly into contact with each other on the back surface of the pad. The laterally opposed corners 65, 66, are then folded into engagement with each other on top of the engaged longitudinally opposed corners. This arrangement facilitates the assembly of the pad 45 to the support plate 27 so that folded corners on the backside of the pad engage directly with the back of the rectangular plate 27 and are maintained in engagement therewith by the strap 42.

In using the device, either with or without the polishing cloth 60 secured thereto, the pad 45 is first strapped to the back side of the rectangular plate 27 by the strap 42. The cellulose sponge 54 is then moistened and fastened between the opposed flanges 32, 33 and 35, 36, of the rectangular plate. The assembled sponge 54 may then be used to wash or meisten either the inside or outside surfaces of the Window, the handle 15 being adjusted to a proper length. The exterior surfaces of the window may be washed merely by moving the handle 15 with the sponge 54 in engagement with the outside window surfaces. By then rotating the handle 15 about its longitudinal axis, the wiping and drying pad 45 may be brought into engagement with the window surfaces to finish the cleaning operation. Of course, the polishing cover 60 may be secured to the pad 45 either before or after the initial cleaning operation, as may be desired. Also, the respective sponge and pads are so mounted on thefcleaner that they vmay be removed singly or together for cleaning or rinsing operations during normal use thereof.

Therefore, while this invention has been described with ,particular reference to the specic form shown in the drawing, it is to be understood that such is not to b efconstrued as imparting limitations upon the invention, which is best defined by the claims appended hereto.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A tool for supporting and using window cleaning implements comprising, in combination, an extensible telescopic tubular handle, an implement-supporting head including a rigid elongated plate secured to one end of said handle, said plate having a pair of opposed longitudinally .extending and inwardly directed anges and a pair of opposed laterally extending and inwardly directed flanges, said opposed laterally extending anges each having a centrally disposed opening and inwardly directed pointed gripping elements, all said flanges co- 20 .4 operating to removably support a cleaning implement, a flexible strap extending through said openings secur ing a wiping pad to the opposite side of said plate, and means for selectively adjusting the length of said handle.

2. A tool as set forth in claim l wherein said wiping pad includes a tubular sheath of highly absorbent materials, and a felt padding ller secured within a porous wrapper and removably enclosed within said tubular sheath.

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